Gon’ To Recess: Recent Episodes

Mary John

Teachers across the country are overworked, overwhelmed and underpaid. In arguably one of the most important professions, educators have eloquently articulated the issues we face. Maybe people need to hear the unedited version. Welcome to Gon’ To Recess: The Podcast.

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Principal Intern Jasmine Russell walks us through her transitions through education, finding her place and how she remains anchored to her cause: the kids!

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First episode of season two and I’m joined with a familiar voice, Mr. Alex Bryant! We discuss summer school, preparation for the coming school year and new-age teachers being lowkey wild!

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Whelp. It's summer time and that means time to remember the things that bring you joy and enjoy them. As we wrap-up season one of the podcast, I am so grateful for the community of educators (current and former) that are sharing their experiences and helping other educators feel seen and understood. It's wonderful to witness. Another wonderful things to witness: flights, roadtrips and margaritas without having to wake up early and teach. Enjoy your summer everyone! See you in August!


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One of the best parts of being an educator is learning more than you teach. The minute you think you know it all, you're doomed. My guest, Professor Toya Dixon speaks on how she helps remind her college students of their worth in and out of the classroom, to question authority and how we as educators must give the same courtesies we expect. 


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Higher Levels, Bigger Devils. Bringing positive and sustainable change isn’t easy, but with assistant principals like our guest Estella Johnson, it’ll happen. This week’s episode gives us a glimpse into the nuances of our school admin and reminds us to take the perspective of our leadership, because the work ain’t easy!


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I complain as a teacher but I would really complain as a school counselor. Handling crises, supporting the social & emotional health of students and assisting with college and career readiness? Yeah, that’s a no for me. However, it’s a yes for so many of our school’s overlooked heroes. My guest Kayla McIlwain gets into the nitty-gritty of her role with us on this week’s episode.


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Happy Overworked & Underpaid Week to all my teachers out there! Here’s a little Q&A of questions that I’ve been receiving. Please send more, this was fun!


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The life of a teacher never really ends. We may be "off the clock" but when there's always after-school meetings, events and work to be done, when does the clock really turn off? In this episode we discuss boundary setting, self-care and the mildly aggressive beast that is high school, featuring my hilarious guest Alex Bryant!


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Supporting the people who do some of the most diligent work for our kids. Round of applause to our educators with a task few can do! Featuring our first guest A’Kia Johnson!


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Teachers across the country are overworked, overwhelmed and underpaid. In arguably one of the most important professions, educators have eloquently articulated the issues we face. Maybe people need to hear the unedited version. Welcome to Gon’ To Recess: The Podcast.


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app